Syllables    Rhymes    Quiz

axes

How many syllables in axes?

  2 syllables

Divide axes into syllables:   ax-es
How to pronounce axes:   ak-seez
How to say axes:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"axes." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 15 May 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why axes is 2 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Grammar Quiz
See how you do on the questions
that most adults get wrong.
Take the Grammar Quiz

Syllables    Rhymes    Quiz

What rhymes with axes

2 syllables
  • faxes
  • taxes
  • maxis
  • taxi's
3 syllables
  • relaxes
  • relaxin
Teachers
You can win $250 for your students.

Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
$Read the contest rules and apply
Fun Fact
Write swims on paper. Flip
the paper 180°. It's still swims!
!Get more facts
FAQ
Is orange 1 or 2
syllables?
?Learn Here
Ever Wonder
how to count syllables?
Learn Here

Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
Need help finding a syllable count?
Want to say thank you?

Contact Us!